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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.42, 1,023.03 and 461.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.42, 1,023.03 and 461.57 is: 636.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.42 : 1,023.03 = 461.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.42/1,023.03 = 461.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.42x = 1,023.03 × 461.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.42x = 472,194.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,194.84/741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.88

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